First
there were 56k dial-up connections, then came ADSL broadband, and now,
we have fibre optic broadband, the next step in the evolution of
broadband. Fibre optic internet works by sending a pulse of light
through a fibre optic cable. This leads to a very high signal quality
with minimal loss, giving speeds as high as 300mbps

Fibre
optic broadband represents the next-generation in internet technology.
In an increasingly connected world, fibre optic has the capability to
completely alter the way we access the internet. Streaming high
definition movies and downloading large files presents a challenge at
the moment on poor ADSL connections, but can be finished in the blink of
an eye on ultra-fast fibre optic connections. This is particularly of
use to today’s generation of internet users who rely on fast internet
speeds. For instance, many people are increasingly working part of the
week from home to fit in with personal commitments. Secure and fast dial
up connections are vital for these people, as they need to be connected
at all times and download data and files necessary for work, which
sometimes can be very large. Furthermore, it is now possible to watch
films and television programs online, indeed many people now consume a
large amount of media online. Internet speed here for them is vital, in
order to enjoy their viewing experience. Fibre optic broadband
has a lot of infrastructure costs. Unlike ADSL, which can utilize
existing telephone lines, this technology requires the laying of fibre
optic cables right up to the recepient's home. Although the technology
itself is decades old, the high costs of laying down cable has
prohibited large scale uptake of fibre the world over.Increased demand from consumers has moved ISPs to increase fibre optic
coverage. Today, fibre is available in large parts of the country (you can check availability in your area using tools like Sky's broadband checker), which has led a mini-revolution of sorts in internet
speeds and accessibility. Faster internet means users can fully enjoy
internet TV, immersive multiplayer online gaming, and seamless cloud
storage.The biggest advantage of fibre optic broadband is
speed. Although actual speeds vary from region to region, depending on
the quality of cable in the area, speeds can be theoretically as high as
300mbps in certain areas announced by BT in 2013. This is more than 30
times faster than current national average speeds of 9mbps, as estimated
by Ofcom.2013, indeed is the year of fibre optic broadband.
Major ISPs estimate that by 2014, two-thirds of the country will have
on-demand high speed internet. New methods of laying cable, including
overhead on pole or utilizing existing ductwork, have drastically
reduced infrastructure costs and improved availability. Lower ISP costs
have been transferred to consumers, who can expect to pay cheap prices
for unlimited fibre optic broadband.Faster broadband has been a top priority for the government as well. In 2011, Culture secretary, Jeremy Hunt announced
that the government's aim was for 90 percent of the country to have
access to super-fast broadband by 2015. The rise of cheap fibre optic
broadband will go a long way in ensuring that.Imagine
streaming a full-movie in glorious 1080p directly to your TV, or
watching Blu-Ray quality TV shows on your laptop, downloading a 1Gb file
in seconds instead of hours - the possibilities with fibre optic broadband are endless. Fortunately, now it won't even burn a hole in your pocket.Author Bio:Janice is a content writer cum blogger who works for followermarket